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2,348 Child Daycare & Preschools in Virginia

Browse 2,348 child daycare & preschools across Virginia. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Virginia

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Virginia can make the decision-making process smoother.

Virginia has about 3,578 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Virginia. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Virginia

There are 3,578 daycares in Virginia: 173 headstart facilities, 188 before/after school centers, 869 religious facility daycares, and 2,348 childcare and preschool centers.

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Congregation Sha'Are Shalom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Congregation Sha'are Shalom is a Conservative Jewish congregation in Leesburg that parents describe as warm, welcoming, and family-friendly. The rabbi and lay leaders are consistently praised as knowledgeable, thoughtful, and inclusive. Parents with children of all needs report feeling supported in a nurturing religious community environment.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentknowledgeable and friendly rabbisupportive of special needs children
Address
19357 Evergreen Mill Road, Leesburg, VA
Phone
(703) 737-0686
Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church daycare receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the kind and nurturing teachers, clean and well-decorated classrooms, and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The facility is described as providing a great environment for children to grow and develop.

Kind and nurturing teachersclean classroomsbeautiful decorations
Address
1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 794-1720
Elim Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Elim Kids Academy receives unanimous praise from parents who highlight exceptional teacher care and support, Christian and Korean cultural education, and strong child development. Parents consistently report children enjoying attendance and feeling confident in the nurturing environment. The facility is noted for cleanliness, healthy meals, and excellent parent communication.

Caring and loving teachersChristian-based curriculumKorean language and culture exposure
Address
5649 Mt. Gilead Road, Centreville, VA
Phone
(703) 945-4548
Primrose School Of Ashburn At Broadlands
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands for exceptional educational quality, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, responsive communication, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the school's management and teachers.

High-quality curriculumrapid skill and vocabulary developmentexperienced and educated staff
Address
21367 Shale Ridge Court, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(703) 724-4200
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Peter Paul Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Peter Paul Development Center is highly praised as a community-focused organization with dedicated, caring staff who work with children and families. Parents highlight the center's creative programs, community engagement, and positive impact on the East End neighborhood over its 40-year history.

Caring and passionate staffcreative programs and activities for kidshomework help
Address
1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 780-1195
Ymca School Age Child Care At Princess Anne Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the Princess Anne Family YMCA's friendly, well-maintained facility with quality childcare for infants and toddlers, excellent pool amenities, and inclusive community atmosphere. However, some parents express concerns about limited activities and amenities for children over 5 when not enrolled in paid after-school care, and frustration with membership pricing and cancellation policies.

Friendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilityquality infant and toddler childcare
Address
2121 Landstown Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 410-9557
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Staunton-Augusta Ymca Summer Day Camp - A. R. Ware Camp Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA Summer Day Camp for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and affordable family membership. The facility offers convenient childcare services, quality equipment, diverse classes and activities, and creates a welcoming family-oriented environment for members of all ages and abilities.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership
Address
330 Grubert Avenue, Staunton, VA
Phone
(540) 885-8089
Staunton-Augusta Ymca-Summer Learning Loss Prevention & Summer
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Staunton-Augusta YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, affordable membership rates, and quality childcare services with convenient hours. The center is appreciated as a welcoming family facility with excellent equipment, classes, and activities for all ages.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership
Address
600 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA
Phone
(540) 885-8089
Fremont Street Nursery INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Fremont Street Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents for providing quality, loving care in a stable environment. Parents highlight the center's low staff turnover, educational focus, and strong communication with families. Children show measurable development and form close bonds with staff members.

Low staff turnover with long-term teacherscaring and dedicated staffstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
533 Fremont Street, Winchester, VA
Phone
(540) 662-7237
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I'M A Genius Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

I'm A Genius Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori teaching approach, caring staff, and clean environment. Parents report strong educational outcomes, affordable pricing, and positive social-emotional development in their children. The owner, Mrs. Blount-Brown, and her team are frequently highlighted as dedicated and professional.

Montessori teaching methodexperienced and caring staffclean facility with regular sanitizing
Address
29 Morton Avenue, Petersburg, VA
Phone
(757) 705-2598
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Right Start Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1028 Shelley Street, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 543-0767
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Herndon Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Herndon Community Center is highly rated as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly and professional staff. Parents praise the variety of amenities including pools, tennis courts, weight rooms, and recreational programs for all ages. The center provides a welcoming community environment at reasonable prices.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and professional stafffull-sized lap pool
Address
814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA
Phone
(703) 435-6868
Baby Toddler And Preschool Land
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Baby Toddler and Preschool Land in Fairfax receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its caring and attentive staff, strong leadership by owner Maureen, and comprehensive educational programming. Parents highlight the center's organization, cleanliness, flexibility, and additional services that go beyond typical daycare offerings.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong leadership and communicationwell-organized facility
Address
10400 Fairfax Village Drive, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 279-7188
Quality
Great Bridge Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
253 Fresno Drive, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 482-1385
Kids Kollege Learning And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kids Kollege as an exceptional childcare center with caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family. The facility is noted for its engaging activities, themes, and events, as well as its longevity—some parents are now enrolling their own children with teachers who cared for them decades ago. Parents feel confident leaving their children in this environment.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe environmentfun activities and themed events
Address
928 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 482-1374
Kid'S Korner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kid's Korner Learning Center (formerly Good 4 Kidz) for its family-oriented atmosphere, professional staff, and quality care. Families report feeling welcomed and having their children treated with genuine care and respect. The facility is noted for cleanliness and home-cooked meals at affordable prices.

Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
6433 S. Beulah Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 271-6221
Quality
Clover Hill Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Clover Hill Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups. Parents highlight the warm, experienced staff, small classroom sizes, clean facilities, and developmental progress of their children. Many families have used the center for multiple years and recommend it without hesitation.

Warm and welcoming staffsmall classroom sizesexperienced teachers
Address
7001 Chital Drive, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 639-1632
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Childtime - Sailboat
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Childtime Sailboat as a warm, safe, and well-organized center with caring staff and strong leadership. The facility offers excellent communication through classroom cameras and a parent portal, engaging activities including summer programs, and seamless classroom transitions. Parents report children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving academically and socially.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong leadership (Director Sue and Christine)
Address
2510 Sailboat Drive, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 739-6723
Quality
Clarke County Parks & Recreation After School/Play Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Clarke County Parks & Recreation After School/Play Camp receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facilities, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and variety of activities available. The center is noted as a well-run venue suitable for children's recreation and community gatherings.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and accommodating staffknowledgeable staff
Address
225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA
Phone
(540) 955-5140
Ymca Power Scholars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the YMCA Power Scholars Academy for its excellent childcare and before/after school programs, with staff consistently described as friendly, helpful, and professional. The facility offers strong amenities including a large swimming pool, well-maintained fitness areas, and outdoor play spaces that serve the whole family. Overall satisfaction is very high across all reviews.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent before/after school care and summer campsclean facilities
Address
10381 Ridge Road, King George, VA
Phone
(540) 424-4981
Quality
King George Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise King George Family YMCA for its excellent facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and strong value for families. The facility offers comprehensive amenities including a large pool, well-maintained weight room, childcare services, and quality before/after school and summer camp programs that children enjoy. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and view it as an important community hub for families.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesexcellent pool (Olympic-sized and handicapped-accessible)
Address
10545 Kings Highway, King George, VA
Phone
(540) 775-9622
Quality
Fredericksburg Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Fredericksburg Children's Academy for its caring, engaged staff and quality educational curriculum. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning progress. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents, clean facilities, and a welcoming environment for all ages from infants through kindergarten.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic curriculum with measurable learning outcomesexcellent parent communication via app and direct contact
Address
365 Ferry Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Phone
(540) 371-9300
Quality
Countryside Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Countryside Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, caring staff and strong educational programs. Parents consistently highlight their children's excitement to attend, significant developmental progress, and the facility's use of daily photo/video updates via the Brightwheel app. One parent noted concerns about limited activities for older children and a less favorable direction under new ownership, though other recent reviews praise the new owner's improvements including facility remodeling and implementation of a Finland-based curriculum.

Caring and attentive staff with low turnoverchildren eager to attendstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
20890 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Sterling, VA
Phone
(703) 450-8687
Country Day School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
16241 Woodman Hall Road, Montpelier, VA
Phone
(804) 883-6085
Minnieland Academy At The Castle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Minnieland Academy at the Castle for its dedicated, compassionate leadership and staff who provide attentive, personalized care in a clean, organized environment. The facility excels at facilitating smooth transitions, maintaining strong parent communication, and creating a family-like atmosphere. One parent withdrew due to communication gaps in the app and renewed separation anxiety, but this was an isolated concern.

Compassionate and dedicated leadership (Suki and Lindsey)patient staffpersonalized attention to each child
Address
6306 Old Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Phone
(540) 786-2434
Quality
Tiny Tots Playroom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Tiny Tots Playroom receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facility, quality care, and happy children. The daycare is noted for its low-tech approach and excellent location near Old Town Alexandria. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about staff professionalism, billing practices, infant-to-staff ratios, facility air quality, and lack of parent-accessible cameras.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-mai
Address
1500 King Street, Suite 105, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 683-5130
Ymca Child Care At Portsmouth Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the Portsmouth YMCA for its welcoming environment, excellent staff, and quality fitness classes and youth programs. Multiple reviewers highlight the instructors, particularly Marco, and note the facility's cleanliness, variety of equipment, and positive community atmosphere. The facility is commended for responsive management and customer service.

Excellent instructors (especially Marco and Emma)welcoming and caring staffclean facility
Address
4900 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA
Phone
(757) 483-9622
Quality
The Village At Leafspring School At Three Chopt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise LeafSpring School at Three Chopt and Rainbow Station for excellent teacher quality, responsive administration, and comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Children are reported to enjoy attending and show enthusiasm for learning through diverse activities. The facility offers well-maintained spaces, on-site nursing care, and multiple programs including preschool, afterschool, and summer camp.

Caring and professional teachersresponsive administrationstrong curriculum
Address
11005 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 935-6939
Leafspring School At Three Chopt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

LeafSpring School at Three Chopt receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents across all age groups and programs. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional teaching staff, excellent curriculum, and top-notch facilities. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and professional teachersexcellent curriculumtop-notch facilities
Address
11001 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 747-0100
Kid Around Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kid Around Child Care in Hopewell, Virginia receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and safe, clean environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy to attend, experience strong bonds with teachers, and benefit from extracurricular activities and before/after school care. Many families have enrolled multiple children and drive extra distances specifically to use this facility.

Loving and friendly staffsafe environmentclean facility
Address
1713 Dinwiddie Avenue, Hopewell, VA
Phone
(804) 541-1500

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,348 child daycare & preschools daycares across Virginia. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Virginia are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Virginia, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Virginia sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Virginia vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.